There was a time when Las Vegas was a casual dressed-down tourist destination, where knee-length shorts and ubiquitous Hawiian-style shirts ruled the day.
But, as developers set their sights higher - the image of the strip - was transformed.
Once a tacky gambling mecca in the desert oasis, Las Vegas has become a world-class resort destination where the International jet set are inclined to pamper themselves with little concern about cost.
Subsequently, a string of upscale boutiques flogging the latest fashion trends by celebrated designers - such as Giorgio Armani, John Ford, and Salvatore Ferragamo - are now flourishing in the desert oasis.
The Alexander McQueen outlet on the Vegas strip is savoring their day in the sun, too, as the quirky fashion icon's creations literally fly off the shelf.
"We get orders from all over the world. After all, there are only three McQueen retail stores in the United States," noted one of the well-heeled salesman on duty the day I popped in.
As I took a gander at the exquisite offerings for men on the racks, I suddenly recalled the gangster days of Vegas past, and the in-your-face flash and panache of that era long gone.
Just maybe, Alexander McQueen's tailors are capable of reviving the "look" in Vegas.
A handful of McQueen's suit jackets, for instance, are highlighted with eye-catching lapels in supple leather or sprinkled with streaks of glitter that wink in the light, just right for the male animal who wants to stand out on midnight prowls in the trendy watering holes of Sin City at the midnight hour.
The expertly tailored slacks in divine fabrics slip on like butter, and a multitude of elegant dress shirts with whimsical fashion flourishes, teamed with chic accessories (belts, tasteful ties, slouchy hats) round out an ensemble that is all class and style.
McQueen's t-shirts are show-stoppers, too, and feature one-of-a-kind hand-painted details that rev up the senses on the peacock trail.
I have my eye on a chic leather jacket a bit beyond my budget just now!
Maybe the slots will come through for me, eh?
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